Portfolio
Ganesh
My work is an offering to my creator. Ganesh is known as Lord Vinayak meaning Lord of Wisdom. I pray to him that may he grant me … Continue Reading Ganesh
Krishna
Krishna has forever captivated my imagination. He guides me and catches me when I slip or fall. I’ve always felt the covenant … Continue Reading Krishna
Paintings
At age six, on a rooftop in India, I can recall my cousin teaching me how to color in the same direction … Continue Reading Paintings
Functional Ware
Bowls represent a coming together because two hands form a bowl. I suggest this evokes kindness and empathy. To me, the noun … Continue Reading Functional Ware
Clay Canvases
I found the cost of framing my paintings to be unfeasible and came up with the novel concept of Clay … Continue Reading Clay Canvases
Clay Sculptures
I took a Sculpture class at a local university when my kids were in middle school, and it was my first time … Continue Reading Clay Sculptures
Mix Media Lamps
Each Diwali, my mother would buy several diyas – unglazed earthenware oil lamps – to decorate our home with. These simple … Continue Reading Mix Media Lamps
Mixed Media on Canvas
Infinite combinations of different materials and mediums will result in endless ideas.
Floriography
The Language of Flowers “Observing nature with utmost gratitude is a form of a prayer,” my grandfather would quote, Rabindranath Tagore’s words … Continue Reading Floriography
Clay Masks
Every culture throughout history in varying capacities has masks. I was invited to teach mask making to the children at the … Continue Reading Clay Masks
Rangoli
Rangoli is a design made with loose colored powder. Traditionally, every early morning women will sweep their homes and front porches … Continue Reading Rangoli
Behind the Scenes
From the spark of an idea to the final execution and presentation of a piece, there is a lot of work that happens in my studio.
Art By Amita 